Toasted Millet Muffins

Muffins are a staple in our home.  Some muffins are more like cupcakes, but these are hearty and filling.  My friend, Patricia, introduced us to toasted millet, and my kids love the crunchy texture it adds.  You could swap out the coconut oil for any other oil, but we like the added flavor.  I bet some dried fruit would work well also.


2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup millet, toasted
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup honey


Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Prepare muffin pan with cups

In a large bowl, mix the flour, millet, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In a separate bowl, mix the vanilla, buttermilk, egg, oil, and honey.  Stir liquid mixture into flour mixture just until everything is moist.  Transfer batter to prepared muffin pan.

Bake 12-15 minutes.  Enjoy!

Banana Pancakes

These flourless, sugarless pancakes are a weekly breakfast favorite in our home.  You can't beat a quick breakfast that goes from the Vitamix to the griddle to my mouth.  I always make a double batch.

3/4 cups milk

2 bananas (more ripe is better)

1 cup oats

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

Put everything into a blender and mix until smooth.  Pour in 2-3 Tablespoon amounts on a hot griddle (preferably with butter sizzling!).  Cooke 3-4 minutes, then flip for another 1-2 minutes.  Top with yogurt, honey, syrup, berries, whipped cream, chocolate sauce . . . enjoy!

Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich

We had a week of sandwiches a while ago and this one was my favorite.  By far.  The chipotle caramelized onions are a must to keep the sandwich from being a glorified BLT.  

1 small chicken breast, pounded thin
salt and pepper to taste or your favourite grilled meat seasoning
mayo
lettuce
tomato
bacon slices, cooked
ripe avocado, sliced
chipotle caramelized onions (click link for recipe)
sandwich buns (I used this recipe to make my own)


Brush your grill with oil and heat to medium heat.
Season the chicken and grill until cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Assemble the sandwich and enjoy.